Unagi Shirayaki Manufacturing Worker
うなぎしらやきせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that uses unagi as raw material, performing washing, preprocessing, skewering, and grilling to manufacture safe and uniform shirayaki.
Description
The unagi shirayaki manufacturing worker is a job involving removing gills and entrails from eels, skewering them, and grilling in a method similar to salt grilling to produce shirayaki on processing lines or in small-scale production cooking. They adjust grilling level, manage temperature, perform product quality checks, and rigorously maintain hygiene based on the Food Sanitation Law and HACCP. Work includes both large-scale production lines using heavy machinery and conveyors, and small-lot production leveraging artisan skills, both requiring tolerance to high heat, humidity, and odors, along with precise operations.
Future Outlook
While artisan shortages due to aging are a concern, demand remains stable domestically and internationally, with efficiency gains expected from automation and labor-saving technologies.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Hygiene-Conscious / Meticulous / Physically Strong
Work Style
Career Path
Marine Product Processing Worker → Unagi Kabayaki Manufacturing Worker → Quality Control Staff → Line Leader
Required Skills
Baking Management / Basic Knowledge of Food Hygiene / Fish Preprocessing Technique / Skewering
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Machine Operation / Quality Control (HACCP)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To accurately remove small bones and dirt and achieve a uniform grilled color. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to prolonged standing work and frequent handling of heavy eels. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the basic cooking procedures are standardized, advanced creativity is not required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because measurement of weight and quantity at a standard level is sufficient. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
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- Dried Fish Manufacturing Worker
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